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RV54 GWX

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

137,602 mi
Last recorded137,602 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 GWX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 137,602 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 137,602 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 131,835 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 131,835 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 122,643 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 122,570 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 117,680 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 110,294 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 100,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cut in the tread, has a nail in it, has a chunk missing out of the tread & has outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 7 May 2019 91,560 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & cracking on the sidewall & sidewall to tread area of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 91,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & cracking on the sidewall & sidewall to tread area of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 86,313 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 82,139 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 82,139 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 71,462 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 65,231 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 65,231 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 57,705 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 50,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 42,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,789 miles

Advise both front tyres are badly worn on edges. possibly dueto underinflation.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 27,687 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on both inner and outer edges.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,027 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,090 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 15,744 miles

a.small cut in n/s/r tyre cant see cord

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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RV54 GWX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 82,446 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV54 GWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RV54 GWX registered?

RV54 GWX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is RV54 GWX safe to buy?

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